The Handbook of Lipids in Human Nutrition is a concise reference for professionals and students interested in the role of lipids in nutrition. Over 100 tables and illustrations provide quick access to the most current data available.Chemistry, Nomenclature, and Analyses Lipids in Foods: Chemistry and Nomenclature, I.B. King Analytical Methodologies for Lipids in Foods, I.B. King Analytical Procedures for Measurement of the Lipids and Lipoproteins in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, G.R.Warnick and E.T. Leary Effect of Food Lipids on Health Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids and Cholesterol on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Man, R. McPherson and G.A. Spiller Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Part I: Metabolic Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Essentiality, A.P. Simopoulos Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Part II: Epidemiological Aspects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Disease States, A.P. Simopoulos Trans Fatty Acids, A.P. Simopoulos Plant Sterols: Their Biological Effects in Humans, J.W. Farquhar Saponins in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia, D. Oakenfull Food Lipids and Thermogenesis in Relation to Obesity, F. Armellini, M. Zamboni, T. Todesco, and O. Bosello Dietary Lipids and Colon Cancer, B.S. Reddy Effects of Selected Whole Foods and Interaction of Antioxidants and Fiber on the Health Effects of Fatty Acids and Cholesterol Introduction, G.A. Spiller Almonds, Walnuts, and Serum Lipids, J. Sabat? and D.G. Hook Nut Consumption and Coronary Heart Disease Risk, J. Sabat? , H.E.T. Bell , and G.E. Fraser Olive Oil and Health, A. Kiritsakis, A. Kafatos, and M. Hassapidou Modified LDL in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis: Role of Nutrition, L. Cominacini, U. Garbin, A.F. Pasini, A. Davoli, M. Campagnola, A. De Santis, A.M. Pastorino, and V. Lo Cascio Short Chain Fatty Acid Production and Possible Metabolic Consequences in Humans, T. Todesco, M. Zamboni, F. Armellini, L. Bissoli,lc,